A small, sunlit salon known for cuts that fall the way they're supposed to — and a quiet specialty in curls, waves, and color that grows out gracefully.
color
balayage · highlights · gloss
cut
curly · wavy · sleek
style
blowouts · updos · braids
care
treatments · product advice
Find us
4202 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA
Call
(510) 250-9179
Open
Tue–Fri 10–6
Sat 9–5
Specialty
Curly & wavy hair
What we do
No upsells, no rushed turnover. Every appointment starts with a real conversation about what you actually want your hair to do.
Precision shaping for curls, waves, and straight hair. We cut to how your hair actually moves — not how it looks wet in the chair.
Curly cut · Dry cut · Classic
Balayage, highlights, single-process, and glossing. Honest consultations on what's actually going to flatter your skin tone and lifestyle.
Balayage · Highlights · Gloss · Touch-up
Blowouts, braided updos, and event styling. Need a braid that holds for days after surgery or a wedding? Yes — and we won't tell you we "don't do that."
Blowout · Updo · Braid · Special occasion
be hair
est. on piedmont ave
Our salon
Be Hair Salon sits on the busy stretch of Piedmont Avenue — clean, bright, with a relaxed vibe and the kind of friendly atmosphere our clients describe as "a little gem." Bertha, the owner, is known across the Bay for her curly-hair work; Angeles is the stylist clients keep going back to "with no notes."
We're not a chain. We don't double-book. And we believe a haircut should make you stop strangers in the hallway — not because of what you did, but because of how you walk after.
From our chairs
"Bertha is the best ever. I've been going to Be Hair Salon for the past 2.5 years, and I have never gotten so many compliments on my hair in my life — I've had people stop me in the hallway just to say how much they like my hair! Bertha's haircuts legitimately increase my confidence, and she has a natural eye for style and the way hair should fall."
Maria
4 months ago · Google
"My first time at this salon, and my impressions are great! Clean and bright, with a relaxed vibe and friendly atmosphere. They have a selection of products, and I got some great advice on styling. I'll definitely be back."
Jeffrey Root
4 months ago · Google
"I love this salon so much! It was my first time coming here. Angeles is such an incredible stylist. 10/10 no notes! So excited to find such a great little gem of a hair salon in Oakland!"
Aa Mee
4 months ago · Google
Come in
Book online anytime, or give us a call. New clients welcome — please mention if your hair has curl, color history, or both, so we can plan enough time for you.
4202 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Between 42nd St and Linda Ave
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Tue–Fri 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
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